Mr. & Mrs. Christiansen

Sunday, May 17, 2015 Michelle Hill (27) & Richard Christiansen (27) Outdoor Wedding Private Residence – Private Residence, Anchorage (Groom’s Father’s House) Guests: 75

CEREMONY

Officiate: Rev. Dorothy Torres Microphones: Lavaliere Officiate and Groom Ushers: Justin Jackson – Informs guests of no side seating, hands out programs.

4:30 Prelude/Guest Arrival (45:46 minutes total)

Up Tempo (Duration: 10:26) Baby, I Need Your Lovin’ The Four Tops (2:44) Love Train The O’Jays (2:59) You’ve Made Me So Very Happy Gloria Estefan (4:43)

Slower Tempo (Duration 35:20) Bless the Broken Road Rascal Flatts (3:55) You Had Me From Hello Kenny Chesney (3:51) Making Memories of Us Keith Urban (4:11) All for Love Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting (4:33) My Best Friend Tim McGraw (4:39) When Somebody Loves You Alan Jackson (3:27) I Knew I Loved You Savage Garden (4:11) You Got A Way With Me Shania Twain (3:30) Can’t Help Fallin in Love Jess Kelner (3:03)

Announcements • Please no photography during the ceremony • Please silence cellphones

5:15 Processional

1. Officiate Rev. Dorothy Torres and Richard Christiansen take position

Ushering of the Parents – “Across the Universe” (3:08)

2. Judith, Bride’s Grandmother escorted by Geoff, Groom’s friend 3. Heidi, Mother of Groom escorted by her husband, Lorin 4. Wendee, Stepmother of Groom escorted by Lance Christiansen, Father of Groom 5. Jennifer Hill, Mother of Bride escorted by Robert, Father of Bride

Bridal Party Processional – “Princess Leia Theme (edited)” – John Williams (4:47)

6. Christine escorted by Jon 7. Summer escorted by Phil 8. Matron OH Anna Crockett (bride’s sister) escorted by BM Joey Dillon

Ring Bearer & Flower Girl

9. RB Charlie Crockett ( 3 ) 10. FGs Lucy Crockett ( 5 ) and Kylee Dancer ( 3 )

Bride’s Processional – “Across the Stars (edited)” – John Williams (5:33)

11. Michelle Hill escorted by her Father, Robert Hill

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Recessional – “The Throne Room/End Title” – London Symphony Orchestra (5:36)

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1. Michelle & Richard 2. Anna & Joey 3. Summer & Phil 4. Christine & Jon

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RECEPTION

5:45 Cocktail Hour – “Performance by Jared Woods”

Announcements o Please help yourself to appetizers and refreshments o Beer, wine and soft drink may be found at the bar. o Ask the bartender about the Couple’s Signature Drink (Sweet Tea Cocktail) o In place of a guest book, the couple a Canvas for you to sign. It is located at the gift table. o We have open seating

6:40 Bride & Groom Arrival

DJ to announce their arrival, Mr. & Mrs. Christiansen

6:45 Buffet Dinner Meal

Music to include: Earlier Beatles, Spoon, The Shins, The Black Keys, Brubeck, Frank Sinatra, and Acoustic Artists

Order of Dinner Release: 1. Bride & Groom 2. Reserved Tables 3. Everyone else

7:15 DJ Announcement: We plan to begin toasting in about 15 minutes, please make sure to charge your glasses with your choice of beverage. Sparkling cider is available at the bar.

7:30 Toasting

DJ to announce the beginning of toasting and will introduce the Best Man, Joey Dillon

Order of Toasts 1. Joey Dillon, Best Man 2. Anna Crockett, Matron of Honor (Michelle’s Sister) 3. Open Microphone (2-3) 4. Richard, Groom to close

7:45 First Dance – “And I Love Her” – The Beatles (2:31) – Entire Song

DJ to invite Richard & Michelle to the dance floor for their first dance as a married couple.

7:55 Father & Daughter Dance – “Daughter” – Loudon Wainwright III (3:34) – Entire Song

DJ to invite Robert Hill to the dance floor to dance with Michelle.

8:00 Mother & Son Dance – “How Sweet It To Be Loved By You” – James Taylor (3:39) – Entire Song

DJ to invite Heidi Weiden to the dance floor to dance with Richard.

8:05 Anniversary Dance – “Nights In White Satin” – The Moody Blues (7:39)

DJ to invite all couples to the dance floor and will explain the dance. By the process of elimination, the DJ will ask for those who have not been for a certain number of years, to please kindly step off the dance floor. We will celebrate the shortest and longest married couple. DJ will make sure the photographer gets the full dance floor.

8:10 Open Dance #1

DJ will open the dance floor and announce

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8:30 Cake Cutting – “Sugar, Sugar” – The Archies (2:50)

DJ to invite Richard and Michelle to the cake table. Knife and server will be cake table. They will cut a small cake. DJ will invite guests to help themselves to the cake table.

8:40 Bouquet Toss– “Just a Girl” – No Doubt

DJ will invite Michelle and all the single ladies to the dance floor for the bouquet toss.

8:45 Garter Toss– “Cherry Pie” – Warrant

DJ invites Michelle (to sit in chair) to the dance floor along with all the unmarried guys to the dance floor for the garter removal and toss.

9:55 Last Dance

Last dance song to be determined by demeanor of dance floor/guests.

10:00 End of Reception

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Wedding colors: Peach and Plum, Romantic Garden DJ Attire: Semi-formal Wedding rehearsal on May 23, 2015 at 5pm at wedding location. Dance floor size is 15’0”x15’0” Country music, ok per request from guest.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Bride Michelle Hill [email protected] (907) 999-9999 Groom Richard Christiansen [email protected] (907) 999-9999 Bride’s Mom Jennifer Hill [email protected] (907) 441-9333 Photographer Rebekah Lewing [email protected] (907) 229-2958 Musician Jared Woods [email protected] (907) 229-0959 DJ John Fernandez [email protected] (907) 222-6222 Catering Riza+Brown Catering, LLC (907) 360-4956 Cake Chachee’s Tastee Treats Logistics LLC Christy Andresen [email protected] (907) 351-6709 Tents Che, Over the Top (907) 694-9200

SONG REQUESTS

DISCO/FUNK

You’re The First, the Last, My Everything Barry White Stayin’ Alive Bee Gees Around the World Daft Punk Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Daft Punk Beat It Billie Jean Michael Jackson Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson Thriller Michael Jackson Shake Your Groove Thang Peaches & Herb Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel Tavares Inferno The Tramps

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ROCK/INDIE ROCK/ROCK N’ ROLL

Gold On the Ceiling The Black Keys Dog Days are Over Florence + Machine Barracuda Heart Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf Day Tripper Beatles Eight Days A Week Beatles Twist & Shout Beatles Get Back Beatles Separate Ways Journey Electric Feel MGMT Another One Bites the Dust Queen Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen Don’t You Evah Spoon I Turn My Camera On Spoon American Woman The Guess Who Caught Up In You .38 Special Friday, I’m in Love The Cure Two Minutes to Midnight Iron Maiden Hero of the Day Metallica

DANCE / TOP40 / DUB STEP Sweet Nothing Calvin Harris (feat Florence Welch) One More Time Daft Punk Technologic Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams Happy Pharrel Williams Tightrope (Featuring Big Boi) Janelle Monae Gangnam Style Psy Black & Gold Sam Sparro Disparate Youth Santigold Love Fool The Cardigans Holding Out For A Hero Frou, Frou Uptown Funk Bruno Mars

URBAN / OLD SCHOOL Can’t Hold Us Macklemore featuring Richard Lewis Thrift Shop Macklemore featuring Wanz U Can’t Touch This MC Hammer

JAZZ / ADULT CONTEMPORARY Luck Be A Lady Frank Sinatra Cantina Band John Williams

SLOW DANCE Love Song 311 To Limit Your Love Feist Babe Styx Bubbly Colbie Caillat While My Guitar Gently Weeps George Harrison And I Love Her Beatles Something Beatles

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